dental floss

noun
a soft, strong, waxed or unwaxed thread, usually made of nylon, for drawing between the teeth to remove food particles and prevent the buildup of plaque.
Also called floss.

Origin:
1905–10, Americanism

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dental floss
 
—n
a soft usually flattened often waxed thread for cleaning the teeth and the spaces between them

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Medical Dictionary

dental floss n.
A waxed or unwaxed thread used to remove food particles and plaque from the teeth.

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